architecture design project
ARC3118: Architecture Design Project
Project 1A: Developing an Architectural position and project
The selected site located at a strand of abandon buildings facing the busy Jalan Ampang. It is sandwiched by the opposite Bukit Nanas Forest reverve and Klang river. Hence, waterfront development should be take note of. The lane reserve has been closed for pedestrian usage only for a safer and pedestrian friendly public realm.
The location is very strategic as it is in the city center, landmarks and linkage nodes are all around. There are bus stops and LRT station at a stone throw’s distance, ease of accessibility.
The programme is design base on the demographic studies, which is to create a place for recreation and relaxation for the city folks, the workers, the students and the family.
Project 1B & 1C: Therapeutic Performing Arts Centre, Jalan Ampang
Therapeutic Performing Arts Centre, Jalan Ampang
The therapeutic performing arts centre aims to provide a space for recreation and relaxation through nature and music. To achieve that, nature and greeneries brought in to the space, and outdoor spaces are maximized to allow users to embrace the nature.
The main design strategy are the 3 planes of hexagon, inclined inward and outward and also the perpendicular plane. The planes provide different experiences when users engage with it,sense of being sheltered,shaded or protected somehow resembled the ‘cave’ concept,where ancient human and animal seek cave for refugee when being injured or hurt.
The main programme spaces are theatre, box office, studio and music spa. The lane reserve are made commercially viable by placing the 2 main progamme spaces, theatre and box office at the sides. Commercial programmes are designed to have double frontage for exposure and users’ convenience. Timber louvers are use as facade to allow users enjoy view in the interior at the same time maintaining their privacy.
